My wife and I started a hibisus plant from a nursery 3 seasons ago. It started out great and has only gotten better.....maybe a little too better. Began with one shoot and flowered tremendously. Now we have 7 shoots from the same plant. It's kind of taking over its space. Can I divide this plant?
Can I divide hibiscus plants?
There are many different types of hibiscus. Some are tropical shrubs/trees %26amp; some are semi-hardy plants that act as root perenials.
The shrub/tree types you will have to take cuttings of. It is easy.
The root perennial type can be grown from seed or you can carefully divide the roots in the spring after they initiate growth.
Good luck.
Reply:That's how Hibiscus grow. They are a bush. They get huge here. I cut mine back. They like it. You can cut it back as much as you want and shape it how you want and it will bush out and grow lovely. You can make cuttings from the clippings by stripping all the green off, putting them in a bucket of water (I set them in a dark place like we do Poinsettias, but you don't have to) until new growth or roots appear and then plant. Cut at a slant on the bush and then cut the clipping straight across. Get a bottle of "Super Thrive". It's the greatest stuff in the world.....little tiny bottle, $10.00, goes along way. Use it on everything. Read the bottle. P.S. This is not a delicate plant. You can't ruin it.
Reply:No. It does not divide.
Take a shoot or a cutting.
They are fairly inexpensive plants and you can buy small ones for about $1.50.
They are easy to grow and will grow faster the older they get and the more water they get.
Reply:Hibiscus grows naturally as a shrub, but is trained in nurseries to grow as a standard (it has been pleached to form a trunk and canopy). So, yes, this plant can be divided. Wait until the plant has no flowers on it, and carefully remove the rootball as a whole from the container. Chances are, the plant has become rootbound (the roots are densely matted together and will form the shape of the container). Begin by unwinding the roots without breaking any if possible, this will help you to see where the shoots are coming from. Depending on the point of growth from the shoots (if it is from above or beneath the crown of the plant) you can place the trowel at the point of division and make a clean cut into the root system.
Replant your divisions, and the original plant, in a good quality potting soil (peat, vermiculite and perlite) and water well.
Enjoy!
Reply:you can trim it back , then take those clipped pieces , about 6" long and wet and dip in rooting hormone powder and insert in potting soil . keep moist , and in a month or so you should see new growth, and plant away. I dont think you can divide the plant without killing it
Saturday, November 19, 2011
My Hibiscus plant got infected with a spiky growth on the stem and finally died..What could this be?
The growth is velvetty, moss like and yellow in colour. It also infected the hibiscus plant that was kept next to it but not the other plants. I am inerested in preferrably a herbal solution to this problem.
My Hibiscus plant got infected with a spiky growth on the stem and finally died..What could this be?
Here are a couple web sites that might help you.
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My Hibiscus plant got infected with a spiky growth on the stem and finally died..What could this be?
Here are a couple web sites that might help you.
height increasing shoes
Why won't my hibiscus grow flowers?
My girlfriend has had this hibiscus tree for a few years now, and last year, it had one flower on it. The previous 3 years, and this year, there aren't any flowers, much to her dismay. We have it in a 10" pot in our house (landlord does not allow us to plant it in the yard). The plant is watered daily, sits next to a window, gets plenty of fresh air and is loved well! Are there any tips to get the plant to flower and brighten our day?
Why won't my hibiscus grow flowers?
This page should answer many, if not all, of your questions. If your not fertilizing that's probably the problem. Check out the page and see if it helps.
I just bought a beautiful hibiscus for my yard.
Good Luck!
Jill Marie
Reply:First off, please stop watering it daily!!!
Its roots are slowly rotting!
Water it when the soil is dry when you scoop up a small handful and actually feel it.
Instead mist the plant to keep the humidity up.
Water weekly and fertilize during the spring and summer growing season only.
No fertilizer in fall and winter
If you can, you might want to buy a grow light to extend its days a little in the winter month, but it usually isn't necessary.
Really, just stop watering quite so much, and good luck
Reply:sorry, but unlees temps are in the 8os in your house everyday it wont flower. it thinks it is winter and is dormat. it is natural not to flower indoors. if you cant plant it outside can you put it in a pot at least. needs plant food too.
Reply:It's probably getting too much water and not enough light. Hibiscus like full sun!
Reply:Not enough light is your problem. Hibiscus need full sun most of the day.
Reply:gotta spray the leaves w/ water .. often light spray..
Why won't my hibiscus grow flowers?
This page should answer many, if not all, of your questions. If your not fertilizing that's probably the problem. Check out the page and see if it helps.
I just bought a beautiful hibiscus for my yard.
Good Luck!
Jill Marie
Reply:First off, please stop watering it daily!!!
Its roots are slowly rotting!
Water it when the soil is dry when you scoop up a small handful and actually feel it.
Instead mist the plant to keep the humidity up.
Water weekly and fertilize during the spring and summer growing season only.
No fertilizer in fall and winter
If you can, you might want to buy a grow light to extend its days a little in the winter month, but it usually isn't necessary.
Really, just stop watering quite so much, and good luck
Reply:sorry, but unlees temps are in the 8os in your house everyday it wont flower. it thinks it is winter and is dormat. it is natural not to flower indoors. if you cant plant it outside can you put it in a pot at least. needs plant food too.
Reply:It's probably getting too much water and not enough light. Hibiscus like full sun!
Reply:Not enough light is your problem. Hibiscus need full sun most of the day.
Reply:gotta spray the leaves w/ water .. often light spray..
My hibiscus plants look dead on top but are growing leaves on the bottom what should i do?
all the growth is coming from the botom of the oplant and all th branches that are long look dead should i cut off the dead looking branches?
My hibiscus plants look dead on top but are growing leaves on the bottom what should i do?
Hibiscus grow all new stems/branches each year. Once the plant is completely dormant in the fall, it's OK to cut back the dried up dead branches.
If the new shoots and leaves have to fight their way past the dead stalks they will have a more difficult time getting established. You can still cut away the dead stalks from last year, and allow the young growth to flourish.
Reply:Trim the dead parts.
Reply:yes. if you don't cut the dead branches off of it, the plant will be smaller and won't grow as good for the following years. it's the same for all plants. you should cut the dead branches off as soon as the snow has melted around when spring is coming but not quite yet.
Reply:There are 2 kinds of hibiscus. There's the bush type called the Rose of Sharon (usually bluish/gray), and this grows like a bush, and flowers from the old stems. Then there's the type with huge red, white or pink flowers. This type dies to the ground every fall, and sends up new stems in the spring. So if it's the second type, then cut off the old dead stalk and let the new ones grow. The old stalk won't flower again. And be sure to fertilize!
Reply:Sure cut or break the dead parts.
Reply:i would only cut off a little piece of what looks dead... if it's dead and dry on the inside, go ahead and cut it. if it's wet, and has a little green along to inside edge of the branch, then leave it there and watch it for the next few months.
My hibiscus plants look dead on top but are growing leaves on the bottom what should i do?
Hibiscus grow all new stems/branches each year. Once the plant is completely dormant in the fall, it's OK to cut back the dried up dead branches.
If the new shoots and leaves have to fight their way past the dead stalks they will have a more difficult time getting established. You can still cut away the dead stalks from last year, and allow the young growth to flourish.
Reply:Trim the dead parts.
Reply:yes. if you don't cut the dead branches off of it, the plant will be smaller and won't grow as good for the following years. it's the same for all plants. you should cut the dead branches off as soon as the snow has melted around when spring is coming but not quite yet.
Reply:There are 2 kinds of hibiscus. There's the bush type called the Rose of Sharon (usually bluish/gray), and this grows like a bush, and flowers from the old stems. Then there's the type with huge red, white or pink flowers. This type dies to the ground every fall, and sends up new stems in the spring. So if it's the second type, then cut off the old dead stalk and let the new ones grow. The old stalk won't flower again. And be sure to fertilize!
Reply:Sure cut or break the dead parts.
Reply:i would only cut off a little piece of what looks dead... if it's dead and dry on the inside, go ahead and cut it. if it's wet, and has a little green along to inside edge of the branch, then leave it there and watch it for the next few months.
Can hibiscus planted near my home cause my slab to crack? There is a section of kitchen with hollow tile.?
Can I claim this damage on a Travelers Home insurance policy in Texas?
Can hibiscus planted near my home cause my slab to crack? There is a section of kitchen with hollow tile.?
A Flower ? Hibiscus ? I guess NOT because its not a really huge and strong plant. Try to observed other plants...
Reply:What's your deductable? What's the cost to replace the slab?
Like any insurance once you make the claim you run the risk of A getting hiked or B getting canceled.
What's it worth if it does cover the problem???? What's the cost if it doesn't????
Can hibiscus planted near my home cause my slab to crack? There is a section of kitchen with hollow tile.?
A Flower ? Hibiscus ? I guess NOT because its not a really huge and strong plant. Try to observed other plants...
Reply:What's your deductable? What's the cost to replace the slab?
Like any insurance once you make the claim you run the risk of A getting hiked or B getting canceled.
What's it worth if it does cover the problem???? What's the cost if it doesn't????
I have a new 10'' Hibiscus Spiral tree and the leaves are turing Yellow and Falling off?
On the tag it reads LIght: Sun to partial shade and it is a sunny and pm shady area.
I have a new 10'' Hibiscus Spiral tree and the leaves are turing Yellow and Falling off?
put it in the shade, especially in the afternoon, if the leaves are turning yellow, you have overwatered it, Can it drain properly, are there holes in the bottom of the pot? If the water cant drain hten it will sit on the roots of the plant and rot them, which in turn makes the leaves yellow. Put it in the shade and dont water it for a couple of days, hope this helps
Reply:You say it is new - and it could just be thaht your plant is adjusting to the new home and conditions. So providing you have followed all the instructions, just give it a bit of time to settle.
Plants are more sensitive than we think!!
I love Hibiscus plants and usually they behave, but one of mine had a similar problem to yours - I had recently repotted it, and I think it was re-adjusting to its new home.
I also wondered if the air was too hot and dry where it was and so moved it into a different place.
If only they could talk!!
You could try talking to your plant, reassuring it that you like it a lot and welcoming it to your home....(probably best to do this when you are in the house on your own)
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I have a new 10'' Hibiscus Spiral tree and the leaves are turing Yellow and Falling off?
put it in the shade, especially in the afternoon, if the leaves are turning yellow, you have overwatered it, Can it drain properly, are there holes in the bottom of the pot? If the water cant drain hten it will sit on the roots of the plant and rot them, which in turn makes the leaves yellow. Put it in the shade and dont water it for a couple of days, hope this helps
Reply:You say it is new - and it could just be thaht your plant is adjusting to the new home and conditions. So providing you have followed all the instructions, just give it a bit of time to settle.
Plants are more sensitive than we think!!
I love Hibiscus plants and usually they behave, but one of mine had a similar problem to yours - I had recently repotted it, and I think it was re-adjusting to its new home.
I also wondered if the air was too hot and dry where it was and so moved it into a different place.
If only they could talk!!
You could try talking to your plant, reassuring it that you like it a lot and welcoming it to your home....(probably best to do this when you are in the house on your own)
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What are the raised, brown, shell-like spots on my Hibiscus stems and what can I do about them?
The plants were bought and planted in South Texas three weeks ago. There are ants nearby and occasionally on the plants themselves. I am familiar with most plant parasites and have not seen this particular symptom before. The plants do not seem to be dying yet, but are definitely slowing in their growth process. When I pick at the spots, they come off, and are empty, like shells. HELP!!!!!
What are the raised, brown, shell-like spots on my Hibiscus stems and what can I do about them?
Those are scales. You need to go to your local Greenhouse/Garden Center and get an all-purpose insecticide. iBomb is a great brand...especially if the plants are outdoors. HouseSafe is a great brand for indoor use. Spray the plant thoroughly making sure to get the under-sides of the leaves. Monitor the plant and if the infestation hasn't improved spray again in 7-10 days from first spray. Continue this pattern until infestation is cleared up.
Reply:insecticides with soap and permethrins are good but the problem with scales is that they are well protected like little tanks-you can manually scrape off as much as you can also and spray the rest after that.
Reply:Iamthere2 gave good info. FYI - They are and insect and although they don't seem to move, they spread like crazy. Keep the infected plants away from your other plants!
If I am not mistaken, the ants may herd them as they do aphids.
What are the raised, brown, shell-like spots on my Hibiscus stems and what can I do about them?
Those are scales. You need to go to your local Greenhouse/Garden Center and get an all-purpose insecticide. iBomb is a great brand...especially if the plants are outdoors. HouseSafe is a great brand for indoor use. Spray the plant thoroughly making sure to get the under-sides of the leaves. Monitor the plant and if the infestation hasn't improved spray again in 7-10 days from first spray. Continue this pattern until infestation is cleared up.
Reply:insecticides with soap and permethrins are good but the problem with scales is that they are well protected like little tanks-you can manually scrape off as much as you can also and spray the rest after that.
Reply:Iamthere2 gave good info. FYI - They are and insect and although they don't seem to move, they spread like crazy. Keep the infected plants away from your other plants!
If I am not mistaken, the ants may herd them as they do aphids.
How do you propagate a hibiscus?
Where do I cut,can I pot it in dynamic liffter potting mix,
how often do I water and best place to store,do I need a powder or solution to help get the roots started.
How do you propagate a hibiscus?
To propagate new hibiscus plants take a 4-inch long cutting from the stem, remove all but the top two leaves, dip the cut end in rooting powder, and place the cutting in a pot of moistened potting soil.
Reply:Hey --- I'm sure all that doing it with plant stuff must be illegal
how often do I water and best place to store,do I need a powder or solution to help get the roots started.
How do you propagate a hibiscus?
To propagate new hibiscus plants take a 4-inch long cutting from the stem, remove all but the top two leaves, dip the cut end in rooting powder, and place the cutting in a pot of moistened potting soil.
Reply:Hey --- I'm sure all that doing it with plant stuff must be illegal
Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
They are in a set of maybe 5, of different sizes and come in different colours. Wondering where to find them to buy??
Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
it would be best if you could show us a sample of the car sticker. i usually recommend http://www.imprintedstickers.com to my friends if they find a sticker and wants something like it.
Where can I buy the hibiscus/frangiapani car stickers/decals I've seen on cars in Queensland and NSW?
it would be best if you could show us a sample of the car sticker. i usually recommend http://www.imprintedstickers.com to my friends if they find a sticker and wants something like it.
Can i graft a rose onto a hibiscus? ive seen roses grafted onto small trees and the rootstock resembled a.....
hibiscus.. if not... what did they use and what can i use? whats the best method of grafting to use for this? any good websites with good info on this would be appreciated.
Can i graft a rose onto a hibiscus? ive seen roses grafted onto small trees and the rootstock resembled a.....
No
Reply:I think roses are grafted to apple tree rootstock.
Reply:roses are grafted to other roses ...... specific to what they want the new rose to be able to do.... read here...
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_roses...
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Can i graft a rose onto a hibiscus? ive seen roses grafted onto small trees and the rootstock resembled a.....
No
Reply:I think roses are grafted to apple tree rootstock.
Reply:roses are grafted to other roses ...... specific to what they want the new rose to be able to do.... read here...
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_plants_roses...
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Can I use real hibiscus flowers in my bridal bouquet?
I'm not sure if they'll last at all. Do I have to use silk if I want those flowers?
Can I use real hibiscus flowers in my bridal bouquet?
well, my only experience with hibiscus is from the bush I had in my yard. They are absolutely beautiful, but the blooms dont last long. It would bloom in the morning, and the bloom would shrivel up and fall off by evening time. Not sure how they would last in a boquet. You would probably have to put them together the morning of the wedding. you could practice. Get some hibiscus, put them in a small bouqet early in the morning, carry them around for awhile, leave them sitting indoors for awhile, see how well it holds up. Good luck with them, they are sooo beautiful and it would be great if it works for you!
Reply:the hibiscus plant i have its flowers usually only last a few days. i don't see why u can't have them in your bridal bouquet. just don't count on the hibiscus flowers to last as long as the rest. if u are having multiple flowers and congrats!
Can I use real hibiscus flowers in my bridal bouquet?
well, my only experience with hibiscus is from the bush I had in my yard. They are absolutely beautiful, but the blooms dont last long. It would bloom in the morning, and the bloom would shrivel up and fall off by evening time. Not sure how they would last in a boquet. You would probably have to put them together the morning of the wedding. you could practice. Get some hibiscus, put them in a small bouqet early in the morning, carry them around for awhile, leave them sitting indoors for awhile, see how well it holds up. Good luck with them, they are sooo beautiful and it would be great if it works for you!
Reply:the hibiscus plant i have its flowers usually only last a few days. i don't see why u can't have them in your bridal bouquet. just don't count on the hibiscus flowers to last as long as the rest. if u are having multiple flowers and congrats!
Can I plant my hibiscus in the ground?
Or do I need to keep it in a pot? I want to to grow as big as possible, and it is but I feel it is restricted in a pot. I live in Texas so it very rarely freezes here. I am wondering if I could transfer it to the ground so it can grow very big.
Can I plant my hibiscus in the ground?
You can plant tropical or perennial hibiscus in the ground. The only difference is that if you get any kind of freeze at all it will kill the tropical hibiscus. However, if you have a perennial hibiscus then you don't have anything to worry about and you can keep the hibiscus in ground year round. I'm in OK, zone 7 and I grow perennial hibiscus are planted in the ground. If I had tropical then I would keep them in a pot so I could move them indoors for the winter.
Good Luck
Reply:If you are growing perineal hibiscus, plant away.If you have tropical hibiscus be care full. Tropical hibiscus can only survive down to 40 degrees F. They can't survive a frost,without your help. You should look up the phone number to your County AG. extension center. They have an abundance of info for you, concerning your local growing needs. ( You will find that they are some of nicest people you have ever talked to.)
Reply:Most Hibiscusis in CA where I am have a disease so I would not recomment having any right now. It loks like the leafes are white on the back side. But if there is none of that where you are then I would plant it in an area of your garden where there is room to grow because they will get big if you let them.
Reply:Sptfyr is correct, as usual, smart lady. Depends on what part of TX you're in, big state, couple if not 3 zones.
When in doubt, plunk cuttings in water. When you see pale nodules that resemble barnacles, transfer to small pot, put pot in zip-type bag, seal, place in sunny window. I've had great success rooting them this way.
Reply:Yes, You can. Although the Texas climate is different than Florida, the hibiscus is a very hardy variety of plant. Check with your local home depot or Lowe's and look for images online, you may see some of my photos of my hibiscus hedges. They are really cool looking bushes all trimmed up and in bloom. Good luck with your search. All the best and enjoy.
Reply:If it were me, I'd keep it in a really big pot. You, living in Texas, %26amp; me, living in Arkansas, hardly ever get freezing temperatures. But it only takes one to kill the plant. If it's in a really big pot, there are various ways to protect it. Placing the pot in a protected area, putting a thick, strong garbage bag over it, etc. If it's in the ground during one freeze, you'll lose it. I have a lipstick hibiscus. It's beautiful! Good Luck %26amp; Blessings
Reply:There are several types of Hibiscus, but most often people are referring to the tropical type which can not stand a frost.
I have seen them in the ground in frost free areas, grown as dense hedges reaching 8 feet in height and coverered with flowers. If frost is threatened, an old sheet is usually enough protection. If you feel you must use plastic, or a tarp,,, Be Aware, it must be removed, before the sun is strong or it will cook under there. Set your alarm for sunrise.
Reply:no. hibiscus are to be planted hi above ground. if you want to plant it in the ground you better get the lowbiscus
Can I plant my hibiscus in the ground?
You can plant tropical or perennial hibiscus in the ground. The only difference is that if you get any kind of freeze at all it will kill the tropical hibiscus. However, if you have a perennial hibiscus then you don't have anything to worry about and you can keep the hibiscus in ground year round. I'm in OK, zone 7 and I grow perennial hibiscus are planted in the ground. If I had tropical then I would keep them in a pot so I could move them indoors for the winter.
Good Luck
Reply:If you are growing perineal hibiscus, plant away.If you have tropical hibiscus be care full. Tropical hibiscus can only survive down to 40 degrees F. They can't survive a frost,without your help. You should look up the phone number to your County AG. extension center. They have an abundance of info for you, concerning your local growing needs. ( You will find that they are some of nicest people you have ever talked to.)
Reply:Most Hibiscusis in CA where I am have a disease so I would not recomment having any right now. It loks like the leafes are white on the back side. But if there is none of that where you are then I would plant it in an area of your garden where there is room to grow because they will get big if you let them.
Reply:Sptfyr is correct, as usual, smart lady. Depends on what part of TX you're in, big state, couple if not 3 zones.
When in doubt, plunk cuttings in water. When you see pale nodules that resemble barnacles, transfer to small pot, put pot in zip-type bag, seal, place in sunny window. I've had great success rooting them this way.
Reply:Yes, You can. Although the Texas climate is different than Florida, the hibiscus is a very hardy variety of plant. Check with your local home depot or Lowe's and look for images online, you may see some of my photos of my hibiscus hedges. They are really cool looking bushes all trimmed up and in bloom. Good luck with your search. All the best and enjoy.
Reply:If it were me, I'd keep it in a really big pot. You, living in Texas, %26amp; me, living in Arkansas, hardly ever get freezing temperatures. But it only takes one to kill the plant. If it's in a really big pot, there are various ways to protect it. Placing the pot in a protected area, putting a thick, strong garbage bag over it, etc. If it's in the ground during one freeze, you'll lose it. I have a lipstick hibiscus. It's beautiful! Good Luck %26amp; Blessings
Reply:There are several types of Hibiscus, but most often people are referring to the tropical type which can not stand a frost.
I have seen them in the ground in frost free areas, grown as dense hedges reaching 8 feet in height and coverered with flowers. If frost is threatened, an old sheet is usually enough protection. If you feel you must use plastic, or a tarp,,, Be Aware, it must be removed, before the sun is strong or it will cook under there. Set your alarm for sunrise.
Reply:no. hibiscus are to be planted hi above ground. if you want to plant it in the ground you better get the lowbiscus
I have a large Hibiscus and it needs desperate a trimming, about 3 ' x 3' across?
the blooming branches are very long %26amp; skinny, hardly no leaves, they turn yellow and keep falling off. What to do and when to trim?
I have a large Hibiscus and it needs desperate a trimming, about 3 ' x 3' across?
It sounds like your plant is not getting enough sunlight and it may need a little more fertilizer ( osmocote) and possibly water. There are several types of hibiscus and some are evergreen and some are deciduous (leaves drop in winter) So leaf drop during the fall may be normal.
When trimming your hibiscus only cut about a third of the growth back. The combination of all of the above will give you a full and healthy plant next spring.
I have a large Hibiscus and it needs desperate a trimming, about 3 ' x 3' across?
It sounds like your plant is not getting enough sunlight and it may need a little more fertilizer ( osmocote) and possibly water. There are several types of hibiscus and some are evergreen and some are deciduous (leaves drop in winter) So leaf drop during the fall may be normal.
When trimming your hibiscus only cut about a third of the growth back. The combination of all of the above will give you a full and healthy plant next spring.
Can I change my hair color with using hibiscus tea for a rinse?
I used other teas, and didn't find much results. I would like to know if anyone else has tried using teas for dying hair a redder color, or if you have any advice on what teas to use for a reddening rinse?
Can I change my hair color with using hibiscus tea for a rinse?
Pure, natural henna is red.
Reply:Tips on Using natural henna with indigo
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-t...
Natural Homemade Tips for Hair %26amp; Skin
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-42eT_e8_b...
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Can I change my hair color with using hibiscus tea for a rinse?
Pure, natural henna is red.
Reply:Tips on Using natural henna with indigo
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-t...
Natural Homemade Tips for Hair %26amp; Skin
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-42eT_e8_b...
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Why do roses grow on some bushes and hibiscus grow on other bushes?
This isn't really a question i have to answer, but i was assigned this question for my english class. I have to make up a greek explanatory myth based on this question using my own names for the gods, but i can use some real names too such as Zeus. Anyone have any ideas to what i can make my story about?
Why do roses grow on some bushes and hibiscus grow on other bushes?
One day, Zeus was cheating on Hera (as usual). She got really angry when she found out. To appease her, Zeus brought his wife the most beautiful boquet of roses and hibiscus flowers. However, the angry and jealous Hera ripped the boquet into shreds and the flowers scattered all over the land onto different bushes. From that day on, some grew roses and some hibiscus.
Why do roses grow on some bushes and hibiscus grow on other bushes?
One day, Zeus was cheating on Hera (as usual). She got really angry when she found out. To appease her, Zeus brought his wife the most beautiful boquet of roses and hibiscus flowers. However, the angry and jealous Hera ripped the boquet into shreds and the flowers scattered all over the land onto different bushes. From that day on, some grew roses and some hibiscus.
What is the procedure for using an ivory soap insecticide solution on my hibiscus tree?
I've been advised to use ivory soap detergent in my garden when it isn't sunny. After applying the insecticide, does it get rinsed off or left alone?
What is the procedure for using an ivory soap insecticide solution on my hibiscus tree?
Here's what I do, sunny or not.
Mix a quart of water and a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid soap (for handwashing, not the machine) in a spray bottle. It can be Ivory or whatever else you have, even baby shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the plant, making sure you have wet the undersides of the leaves as well as the tops and especially where the leaves and srtems meet.
Let it sit for a half hour or so, then take the hose and rinse the plant.
Reply:After using the soap solution and rinsing it off, a few days later, you could spray it with a dilute sugar water mixture. This mimics the smell of aphids, and will attract ladybugs.
What is the procedure for using an ivory soap insecticide solution on my hibiscus tree?
Here's what I do, sunny or not.
Mix a quart of water and a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid soap (for handwashing, not the machine) in a spray bottle. It can be Ivory or whatever else you have, even baby shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the plant, making sure you have wet the undersides of the leaves as well as the tops and especially where the leaves and srtems meet.
Let it sit for a half hour or so, then take the hose and rinse the plant.
Reply:After using the soap solution and rinsing it off, a few days later, you could spray it with a dilute sugar water mixture. This mimics the smell of aphids, and will attract ladybugs.
Is there any treatment for millibug affecting most of the plants especially hibiscus&chrysanthemum?
millibug is a white coloured small insect present usually at the nodes of the plant retarding its growth.
Is there any treatment for millibug affecting most of the plants especially hibiscus%26amp;chrysanthemum?
My mom used to swear by putting a small amount of dish soap mixed with water in a spray bottle and spraying the plants. It never hurt the roses, but it killed the bugs dead.
Reply:Dip a toothbrush in surgical spirit and brush it over the bugs. They will die instantly. You should do this at the first signs and not wait till the bugs spread all over. I dont know why hibiscus is particularly prone to these attacks.
Is there any treatment for millibug affecting most of the plants especially hibiscus%26amp;chrysanthemum?
My mom used to swear by putting a small amount of dish soap mixed with water in a spray bottle and spraying the plants. It never hurt the roses, but it killed the bugs dead.
Reply:Dip a toothbrush in surgical spirit and brush it over the bugs. They will die instantly. You should do this at the first signs and not wait till the bugs spread all over. I dont know why hibiscus is particularly prone to these attacks.
I have hibiscus plants and the leaves have little tiny white bugs.?
How do I get rid of them? is there a home remedy to treat them or is it store bought only?
I have hibiscus plants and the leaves have little tiny white bugs.?
my dad cleans his leaves with a mild soap and water
Reply:You can make a soap + water mix to spray them. You don't want to use too much soap though.
If you want to make sure the mix is right you can get insecticidal soap at L%26amp;G centers. You can also use horticultural oils or neem oil. All three work the same. They coat the white flies and they suffocate. The weakness of these is they are contact killers--if you don't coat the bug it will not suffocate.
I like Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer. It's made from Crysanthemum flowers. It's poison but safe to use indoors and it lasts for about a month so you don't have to hit every whitefly. It'll be there to get them.
Reply:Sounds like they could be spider mites.
Try a solution of mild dishwashing detergent and water. Dab or sponge it on with a q-tip or small brush, making sure to cover the places where leaves join onto the stems, and especially the back sides of the leaves. After about 15 minutes, rinse the leaves with clear water.
If you see webs in the dirt surrounding the plant or at the base of the stem, you will need to remove the plant from the soil and rinse it completely off under gently running lukewarm water. Discard the soil from the pot, and either discard the pot itself, or pour boiling water over it to kill any infestations. Then repot the plant in fresh soil. You can leave the unpotted plant in a glass of water during this time, but try to make the process as quick as possible.
Reply:They're called whiteflys, and there is a spray available at Home Depot/Lowes for them.
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I have hibiscus plants and the leaves have little tiny white bugs.?
my dad cleans his leaves with a mild soap and water
Reply:You can make a soap + water mix to spray them. You don't want to use too much soap though.
If you want to make sure the mix is right you can get insecticidal soap at L%26amp;G centers. You can also use horticultural oils or neem oil. All three work the same. They coat the white flies and they suffocate. The weakness of these is they are contact killers--if you don't coat the bug it will not suffocate.
I like Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer. It's made from Crysanthemum flowers. It's poison but safe to use indoors and it lasts for about a month so you don't have to hit every whitefly. It'll be there to get them.
Reply:Sounds like they could be spider mites.
Try a solution of mild dishwashing detergent and water. Dab or sponge it on with a q-tip or small brush, making sure to cover the places where leaves join onto the stems, and especially the back sides of the leaves. After about 15 minutes, rinse the leaves with clear water.
If you see webs in the dirt surrounding the plant or at the base of the stem, you will need to remove the plant from the soil and rinse it completely off under gently running lukewarm water. Discard the soil from the pot, and either discard the pot itself, or pour boiling water over it to kill any infestations. Then repot the plant in fresh soil. You can leave the unpotted plant in a glass of water during this time, but try to make the process as quick as possible.
Reply:They're called whiteflys, and there is a spray available at Home Depot/Lowes for them.
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I need to locate hybrid exotic hibiscus plants for zone 10// need more variety than home depot or Lowes?
any suggestions as to favorite nurseries. Need plants that can take full sun and are not slow growers.
I need to locate hybrid exotic hibiscus plants for zone 10// need more variety than home depot or Lowes?
I would suggest contacting your local Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society. here is a link to the chapters, maybe one is in your area http://americanhibiscus.org/echpt.htm
The members of the American Hibiscus Society will know were the best nurseries are located.
Maybe you can visit one of the hibiscus shows.
I need to locate hybrid exotic hibiscus plants for zone 10// need more variety than home depot or Lowes?
I would suggest contacting your local Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society. here is a link to the chapters, maybe one is in your area http://americanhibiscus.org/echpt.htm
The members of the American Hibiscus Society will know were the best nurseries are located.
Maybe you can visit one of the hibiscus shows.
Are hibiscus plants poisionous to cats if cat eats leaves?
i have a cat that eats plant leaves , and i want to bring my plant inside for wonter , just wondering if the leaves are poison to cats ?
Are hibiscus plants poisionous to cats if cat eats leaves?
Hi there...according to the list of non-toxic/toxic plants they ARE considered toxic to cats:
http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showa...
Non-Toxic plant list: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
Toxic Plant list: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:Here is a link with poisonous plants and it will show what part of the plant is poisonous.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Are hibiscus plants poisionous to cats if cat eats leaves?
Hi there...according to the list of non-toxic/toxic plants they ARE considered toxic to cats:
http://www.dr-dan.com/newpage16.htm
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/showa...
Non-Toxic plant list: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-no...
Toxic Plant list: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Reply:Here is a link with poisonous plants and it will show what part of the plant is poisonous.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...
Can someone give me a link to a picture explaining the parts of a Hibiscus flower???!?!??!?!!?
i need a picture of a hibiscus flower with LABELED parts to it
Can someone give me a link to a picture explaining the parts of a Hibiscus flower???!?!??!?!!?
Here is simple diagram with labeled parts:
http://www.clipart.com/en/close-up?o=277...
Here is search with colored diagrams to download:
http://images.google.com/images?um=1%26amp;hl=...
Reply:Would this be for a school assignment?
You could probably find it if you Google it.
Can someone give me a link to a picture explaining the parts of a Hibiscus flower???!?!??!?!!?
Here is simple diagram with labeled parts:
http://www.clipart.com/en/close-up?o=277...
Here is search with colored diagrams to download:
http://images.google.com/images?um=1%26amp;hl=...
Reply:Would this be for a school assignment?
You could probably find it if you Google it.
Hibiscus in a pot 30 years old winters indoors last winter had white fly. Bring in now or not?
This plant was bought by my daughter for mothers day when she was 12 years old (from Woolworths as a flowering plant). It has survived two house moves and has grown from a very small pot plant to a large one of about 4 feet (1m). I top dress it each year and re-pot when necessary. Last winter when it had white fly I re-potted it and changed the pot, white fly persisted and I had to put it back outside in late February,as a last resort, when it looked as though it was dying. It survived and is now in full leaf and flowering again. Do I bring it in this winter or leave it outside in a sheltered spot?
Hibiscus in a pot 30 years old winters indoors last winter had white fly. Bring in now or not?
Hibiscus are usually hardy - I have two in my garden, have done for about 15 years. No problems. Leave yours outside, better still, put it in the ground.
Reply:pl keep it outdoors .it needs the sun
Reply:Spray it with liquid sevin.....depending on where you live if it isn't in the extreme north you can plant it outside, trim it back and put 12 inches of mulch on it. Some Hibiscus are more hardy than others, might want to do a web search to be safe...good luck
Reply:If you are in the far south cover it otherwise keep it indoors during winter months.
Reply:I would do as answerer Judy says and find out which variety yours is to see if it is hardy. If it is the one with large red flowers, it would only survive outside in the south of UK in very sheltered position.
I have an hibiscus outside but it is the hardy type (small white flowers with a magenta centre)...but having said that it didn't flourish this year....didn't like the conditions.
White fly can be got rid of by boiling up some rhubarb leaves and using the cooled liquid in a spray. (Beware it is poisonous.)
All the best with it.,
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Hibiscus in a pot 30 years old winters indoors last winter had white fly. Bring in now or not?
Hibiscus are usually hardy - I have two in my garden, have done for about 15 years. No problems. Leave yours outside, better still, put it in the ground.
Reply:pl keep it outdoors .it needs the sun
Reply:Spray it with liquid sevin.....depending on where you live if it isn't in the extreme north you can plant it outside, trim it back and put 12 inches of mulch on it. Some Hibiscus are more hardy than others, might want to do a web search to be safe...good luck
Reply:If you are in the far south cover it otherwise keep it indoors during winter months.
Reply:I would do as answerer Judy says and find out which variety yours is to see if it is hardy. If it is the one with large red flowers, it would only survive outside in the south of UK in very sheltered position.
I have an hibiscus outside but it is the hardy type (small white flowers with a magenta centre)...but having said that it didn't flourish this year....didn't like the conditions.
White fly can be got rid of by boiling up some rhubarb leaves and using the cooled liquid in a spray. (Beware it is poisonous.)
All the best with it.,
adult teeth
Does anyone know if there is a safe/organic pesficide to use on a hibiscus plant?
I live in the Northeast and it is now too cold to leave outside. The plant seems to be attracting white files, which I don't want to bring into my apartment. Any information anyone could provide is welcome. Thank You.
Does anyone know if there is a safe/organic pesficide to use on a hibiscus plant?
Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer is made from crysanthemum flowers and lasts for about 4 weeks. It is a poison but it's source is flowers.
You can also use Neem Oil--the extract from Neem seeds. The oil works by coating the insect and suffocating it. No poison in this one so you have to hit the bugs when you spray.
Reply:Datamations earth - crushed fossils use anywhere on any thing
Reply:bayers puts out an organic pesticide--home depot. if u still have time, not too cold, just take ur water hose and spray it top to bottom and especially under the leaves real good and that really should take care of it and u can bring it on in.
Does anyone know if there is a safe/organic pesficide to use on a hibiscus plant?
Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer is made from crysanthemum flowers and lasts for about 4 weeks. It is a poison but it's source is flowers.
You can also use Neem Oil--the extract from Neem seeds. The oil works by coating the insect and suffocating it. No poison in this one so you have to hit the bugs when you spray.
Reply:Datamations earth - crushed fossils use anywhere on any thing
Reply:bayers puts out an organic pesticide--home depot. if u still have time, not too cold, just take ur water hose and spray it top to bottom and especially under the leaves real good and that really should take care of it and u can bring it on in.
Does anyone know if hibiscus plants can take direct sunlight or indirect?
I live in SC, i'm not sure what zone that is, but it is extremely hot and humid. So where do I plant them?
Does anyone know if hibiscus plants can take direct sunlight or indirect?
I live in SW Florida and have several hibiscus plants in my yard. All are in direct sunlight and all are thriving. Our weather is pretty much like yours is this time of the year, hot %26amp; humid all the time. I don't really do much for them, as we are in the rainy season now, so they'll get all the water they want.
Reply:Hibiscus like morning sun. they do well in filtered light. they tend wilt in hot afternoon sun...
Reply:Hibiscus are tropical plants and they love LOTS of sunshine!
Reply:Hibiscus is generally a full sun plant. Tropical hibiscus can tolerate full sun, and so can perennial hibiscus (the ones with the dinner plate sized flowers). Rose of Sharon is deciduous hibiscus. The more sun it gets, the more blooms you'll see.
Reply:medium both shade and sun.
Reply:Our neighbor has their's planted in direct sunlight. Rabbits ate ours though.
Reply:Direct sun is best and give it plenty of water. Enjoy.
Reply:They will grow in both, as long as they have sun at least half of the day. Just make sure they get plenty of water.
Reply:I planted one in my yard just this summer...they take direct sunlight. I was told that they will bloom all summer and so far it has. I live in Ohio, so I don't know if they will continue to bloom for you beyond what we call summer here. Just make sure to water it after the sun goes down.
Does anyone know if hibiscus plants can take direct sunlight or indirect?
I live in SW Florida and have several hibiscus plants in my yard. All are in direct sunlight and all are thriving. Our weather is pretty much like yours is this time of the year, hot %26amp; humid all the time. I don't really do much for them, as we are in the rainy season now, so they'll get all the water they want.
Reply:Hibiscus like morning sun. they do well in filtered light. they tend wilt in hot afternoon sun...
Reply:Hibiscus are tropical plants and they love LOTS of sunshine!
Reply:Hibiscus is generally a full sun plant. Tropical hibiscus can tolerate full sun, and so can perennial hibiscus (the ones with the dinner plate sized flowers). Rose of Sharon is deciduous hibiscus. The more sun it gets, the more blooms you'll see.
Reply:medium both shade and sun.
Reply:Our neighbor has their's planted in direct sunlight. Rabbits ate ours though.
Reply:Direct sun is best and give it plenty of water. Enjoy.
Reply:They will grow in both, as long as they have sun at least half of the day. Just make sure they get plenty of water.
Reply:I planted one in my yard just this summer...they take direct sunlight. I was told that they will bloom all summer and so far it has. I live in Ohio, so I don't know if they will continue to bloom for you beyond what we call summer here. Just make sure to water it after the sun goes down.
I have a Hibiscus from last summer that I cut down in the Fall. When will it grow again?
We are in Zone 5 or 6. Assuming it survived the winter, will it begin growing soon?
I have a Hibiscus from last summer that I cut down in the Fall. When will it grow again?
that is accordint to if it is tropical or not.
if it had glossy leaves and flowers that were very large and died every day and made new ones the next, it is tropical
if it had dull sometimes heart shaped leaves and flowers white or red and lasted many days before a single flower died it is a perennial
you will not know until july. if it is tropical, it died when temps were at the low 20s
Reply:Hi:
The Hibiscus is a beautiful shrub and considered a warm weather shrub. Your ground temperature is still cool for the Hibiscus to emerge. It should start by the end of this month. It is considered a deciduous shrub in zones seven and lower. It is an evergreen shrub in zones eight and higher. I am a landscaper and designer and you did the correct step by pruning it back in the fall. If you had a healthy plant last year, it should come up sometime this month or the beginning of June. This will depend on your air and ground temperature.
I will link you to the tropics section of my website. There is a page on the Hibiscus. I will also link you to the site map, as this has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other information on other plant specimens and any other landscape need. Good luck to you and your Hibiscus and have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
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Reply:It depends on whether you have native Hibiscus or tropical Hibiscus. Native Hibiscus grow in 5 and 6, but the sprouts come up from the root. It will be a few weeks before they will come up.
I have a Hibiscus from last summer that I cut down in the Fall. When will it grow again?
that is accordint to if it is tropical or not.
if it had glossy leaves and flowers that were very large and died every day and made new ones the next, it is tropical
if it had dull sometimes heart shaped leaves and flowers white or red and lasted many days before a single flower died it is a perennial
you will not know until july. if it is tropical, it died when temps were at the low 20s
Reply:Hi:
The Hibiscus is a beautiful shrub and considered a warm weather shrub. Your ground temperature is still cool for the Hibiscus to emerge. It should start by the end of this month. It is considered a deciduous shrub in zones seven and lower. It is an evergreen shrub in zones eight and higher. I am a landscaper and designer and you did the correct step by pruning it back in the fall. If you had a healthy plant last year, it should come up sometime this month or the beginning of June. This will depend on your air and ground temperature.
I will link you to the tropics section of my website. There is a page on the Hibiscus. I will also link you to the site map, as this has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other information on other plant specimens and any other landscape need. Good luck to you and your Hibiscus and have a great day!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:It depends on whether you have native Hibiscus or tropical Hibiscus. Native Hibiscus grow in 5 and 6, but the sprouts come up from the root. It will be a few weeks before they will come up.
Where is the best place to plant a Hibiscus in zone 9, morning sun?
or afternoon sun, or full sun or what? What is the biggest they can get and would they make a good "border fence" at the end of my property, 68ft?
Where is the best place to plant a Hibiscus in zone 9, morning sun?
If you live on the north end of zone 9 you'll need to be able to bring them in or at least cover them in a freeze and a sheet wont do.Iif you live in the middle to south end you should plant them so they are in full sun to min. shad and are protected from the north wind,
Reply:You can get care %26amp; cultivation info for your hibiscus (State flower for Hawaii) through this link.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hibiscus....
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Where is the best place to plant a Hibiscus in zone 9, morning sun?
If you live on the north end of zone 9 you'll need to be able to bring them in or at least cover them in a freeze and a sheet wont do.Iif you live in the middle to south end you should plant them so they are in full sun to min. shad and are protected from the north wind,
Reply:You can get care %26amp; cultivation info for your hibiscus (State flower for Hawaii) through this link.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hibiscus....
The Muse
Reply:Hello love... I can honestly say that I have KNOW IDEA ..... Good luck, and Blessings to you and yours
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How do I take care of a braided hibiscus? I live in northeastern Oklahoma and the leaves are yellowing.?
and dropping. The plant is in a large pot with drainage. How much water does the plant need?
How do I take care of a braided hibiscus? I live in northeastern Oklahoma and the leaves are yellowing.?
Indoor hibiscus need a lot of bright light. They actually do well outdoors in the summer, like on a patio. Remember that the brightest indoor light is about the same as shady outdoor light. Once you have the light right, be sure your potting mix is well draining and you are not over or underwatering. Water thoroughly so that water runs out the bottom drain holes when the soil is dry to the touch. You should test for dryness by poking a finger in about 1 inch. When it feels pretty dry to the touch, it is time to water. Avoid the use of softened water; untreated well water or rain water is the best. You can use city water if it is not overly chlorinated. Hibiscus benefit from regular feeding, anything you give it is OK but follow label directions so as not to overdose. If you are watering too much, the plant may suddenly lose a lot of leaves or just die. If you see the plant wilting and the soil is still moist, suspect root damage from overwatering. The idea is to soak them - then let them dry out. But not TOO dry! The plant should get dry but not to the point of wilting. Some air in the root zone is important too.
I would not be too concerned if your plant loses some leaves when you move it from one spot to another, like from an outdoor summer vacation to its winter spot in the house. I have had them drop virtually every leaf and then have enough energy to sprout a new batch of leaves. Still this can be a challenging plant to grow. It really does better outside or as a greenhouse plant, probably preferring higher humidity than we do and it can be hard to find the right spot indoors. Oh, and watch for bugs. Mealy bugs like hibiscus.
Reply:Try placing it outside in a filtered shade area, part sun/part shade. you can bring it indoors in winter, or prtect it from freezing with mulch/hay in winter. I have one outside here in NEO as well, and it's doing great for a brown thumb like me!
Reply:Usually when the leaves are yellow it means too much water. How much drainage does your pot have? If it's a large pot, say 16 or more inches in diameter you should have about 2-3 of drainage. If you think you have proper drainage, try loosening the soil around the plant, the water might not be making it all the way to the bottoms and sitting in a pocket. As for how much water, it varies, some people believe in a good soaking once a week, some water everyday. Living in Oklahoma, your weather is hotter, so it's best to check it everyday. You might need to experiment.
How do I take care of a braided hibiscus? I live in northeastern Oklahoma and the leaves are yellowing.?
Indoor hibiscus need a lot of bright light. They actually do well outdoors in the summer, like on a patio. Remember that the brightest indoor light is about the same as shady outdoor light. Once you have the light right, be sure your potting mix is well draining and you are not over or underwatering. Water thoroughly so that water runs out the bottom drain holes when the soil is dry to the touch. You should test for dryness by poking a finger in about 1 inch. When it feels pretty dry to the touch, it is time to water. Avoid the use of softened water; untreated well water or rain water is the best. You can use city water if it is not overly chlorinated. Hibiscus benefit from regular feeding, anything you give it is OK but follow label directions so as not to overdose. If you are watering too much, the plant may suddenly lose a lot of leaves or just die. If you see the plant wilting and the soil is still moist, suspect root damage from overwatering. The idea is to soak them - then let them dry out. But not TOO dry! The plant should get dry but not to the point of wilting. Some air in the root zone is important too.
I would not be too concerned if your plant loses some leaves when you move it from one spot to another, like from an outdoor summer vacation to its winter spot in the house. I have had them drop virtually every leaf and then have enough energy to sprout a new batch of leaves. Still this can be a challenging plant to grow. It really does better outside or as a greenhouse plant, probably preferring higher humidity than we do and it can be hard to find the right spot indoors. Oh, and watch for bugs. Mealy bugs like hibiscus.
Reply:Try placing it outside in a filtered shade area, part sun/part shade. you can bring it indoors in winter, or prtect it from freezing with mulch/hay in winter. I have one outside here in NEO as well, and it's doing great for a brown thumb like me!
Reply:Usually when the leaves are yellow it means too much water. How much drainage does your pot have? If it's a large pot, say 16 or more inches in diameter you should have about 2-3 of drainage. If you think you have proper drainage, try loosening the soil around the plant, the water might not be making it all the way to the bottoms and sitting in a pocket. As for how much water, it varies, some people believe in a good soaking once a week, some water everyday. Living in Oklahoma, your weather is hotter, so it's best to check it everyday. You might need to experiment.
How do I get seeds *FROM* my hibiscus bush?
i'd like to grow another one from scratch so i was wondering if i could get them from inside the flower....?
thanks
How do I get seeds *FROM* my hibiscus bush?
take clippings and root them or u could jsut wait for the flower to dry up and open the seed pod. hope this helps
Reply:Sandy G is correct about the seeds falling %26amp; rooting themselves. If you will look under the plant that you have now
down by the roots, you will see new brances starting to grow, pull some up %26amp; pot in good soil in a pretty pot or just plant it in good soil in the spot that you want the next one to be.
Reply:After the flower dies, it may form a large, green, slightly pointed seed pod. Wait till the seed pod dries out and starts to open naturally. The seeds inside may germinate and produce a new hibiscus plant.
My hibiscus drops thousands of seeds every summer but only a very few ever germinate.
Reply:I don't know about from scratch but we have taken clippings several times over the years and rooted them . we then transplanted them into the yard. They are thriving well.
Reply:cuttings are the best way to propagate hibiscus
thanks
How do I get seeds *FROM* my hibiscus bush?
take clippings and root them or u could jsut wait for the flower to dry up and open the seed pod. hope this helps
Reply:Sandy G is correct about the seeds falling %26amp; rooting themselves. If you will look under the plant that you have now
down by the roots, you will see new brances starting to grow, pull some up %26amp; pot in good soil in a pretty pot or just plant it in good soil in the spot that you want the next one to be.
Reply:After the flower dies, it may form a large, green, slightly pointed seed pod. Wait till the seed pod dries out and starts to open naturally. The seeds inside may germinate and produce a new hibiscus plant.
My hibiscus drops thousands of seeds every summer but only a very few ever germinate.
Reply:I don't know about from scratch but we have taken clippings several times over the years and rooted them . we then transplanted them into the yard. They are thriving well.
Reply:cuttings are the best way to propagate hibiscus
What can I cure my hibiscus?
Mi hibiscus has spider mites on the soil, how can I treat it? I already treat the leaves with Insecticidal Soap.
What can I cure my hibiscus?
Remove the first one inch of soil and spray remaining soil area with the insecticidal soap and top up with fresh potting soil and discard used soil.
Reply:Can you increase the humidity where you keep it? Spider mites hate that...
Reply:Spider mites are hard to get rid of, but it can happen. First, take your plant outside and spray it hard all over with a hose, especially under the leaves and on the stems.That will wash away a lot of them and perhaps delay their egg laying cycle by washing away the webs. They lay eggs every few days, so your next step is the insecticidal soap. Only use it every couple of days, to get the new ones as they hatch. Be sure you saturate the under surface of the leaves. If you see webs forming, wipe them off with a damp cloth. If you think they are in the soil also, repot it in new soil. Be sure you clean up every fallen leaf, and pick off the yellow ones as they appear. If you have other house plants in the vicinity, treat them also, and isolate the infested plant from them. If this treatment doesnt work, there are specific miticides that are labeled for treatment of red spider mite. Kelthane is the one I have always used as the last resort, and it works well for me.
Reply:You can spray the surface of the soil with the soap, just don't saturate it. You can also repot the plant and that should help greatly.
Good Luck
What can I cure my hibiscus?
Remove the first one inch of soil and spray remaining soil area with the insecticidal soap and top up with fresh potting soil and discard used soil.
Reply:Can you increase the humidity where you keep it? Spider mites hate that...
Reply:Spider mites are hard to get rid of, but it can happen. First, take your plant outside and spray it hard all over with a hose, especially under the leaves and on the stems.That will wash away a lot of them and perhaps delay their egg laying cycle by washing away the webs. They lay eggs every few days, so your next step is the insecticidal soap. Only use it every couple of days, to get the new ones as they hatch. Be sure you saturate the under surface of the leaves. If you see webs forming, wipe them off with a damp cloth. If you think they are in the soil also, repot it in new soil. Be sure you clean up every fallen leaf, and pick off the yellow ones as they appear. If you have other house plants in the vicinity, treat them also, and isolate the infested plant from them. If this treatment doesnt work, there are specific miticides that are labeled for treatment of red spider mite. Kelthane is the one I have always used as the last resort, and it works well for me.
Reply:You can spray the surface of the soil with the soap, just don't saturate it. You can also repot the plant and that should help greatly.
Good Luck
How do I care for an overwatered hibiscus?
I have removed it from the pot where it was sitting in water and placed in on rocks to make sure it's well aired. I've been removing the yellow leaves. I did this 6 days ago and there are still new yellow leaves; is this normal? (On the plus side, there's a new bud growing)
How do I care for an overwatered hibiscus?
If you really want to do the best thing for your plant, you will need to cut off the new bud. Hard as it is, it is the best thing for it. You want the energy of the plant to go to healing, not producing blooms right now. Repot your plant in a slighlty larger pot, and I agree for most plants clay is better, it allows air into the root system and help in the growth of new roots. Prune off all yellowing leafs and keep it up until your see new growth (leafs). What you want to achieve is more roots than plant, this helps to repair any damage or stress caused from too much water. Once it is back on track, feed a weekly routine of a flowing plant food, according to the directions of the brand you choose. I feed a more diluted mixure more regurally, but that depends on your growing conditions, in general potted plants can not take as much food as those in the ground.
God Bless
grandma
Reply:re-pot in a better pot use gravel at the bottom to help keep the soil fairly moist but not wet.... just keep removing the yellow leafs and by next yr you should have a better looking plant.... don't expect instant results.....careful what soil you choose. refrain from using one that retains water... having gravel at the bottom will allow the water to drain to the bottom and the roots will take what it needs without the rot.
Reply:Now you can plant it in new soil. You are doing everything correctly. Putting it in a soiless mix will help one with a slow release fertilizer.
Reply:Let the plant dry out, or why don't you just re-pot it . I have learn that when you place plants in a clay pot they do much better good luck.
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How do I care for an overwatered hibiscus?
If you really want to do the best thing for your plant, you will need to cut off the new bud. Hard as it is, it is the best thing for it. You want the energy of the plant to go to healing, not producing blooms right now. Repot your plant in a slighlty larger pot, and I agree for most plants clay is better, it allows air into the root system and help in the growth of new roots. Prune off all yellowing leafs and keep it up until your see new growth (leafs). What you want to achieve is more roots than plant, this helps to repair any damage or stress caused from too much water. Once it is back on track, feed a weekly routine of a flowing plant food, according to the directions of the brand you choose. I feed a more diluted mixure more regurally, but that depends on your growing conditions, in general potted plants can not take as much food as those in the ground.
God Bless
grandma
Reply:re-pot in a better pot use gravel at the bottom to help keep the soil fairly moist but not wet.... just keep removing the yellow leafs and by next yr you should have a better looking plant.... don't expect instant results.....careful what soil you choose. refrain from using one that retains water... having gravel at the bottom will allow the water to drain to the bottom and the roots will take what it needs without the rot.
Reply:Now you can plant it in new soil. You are doing everything correctly. Putting it in a soiless mix will help one with a slow release fertilizer.
Reply:Let the plant dry out, or why don't you just re-pot it . I have learn that when you place plants in a clay pot they do much better good luck.
dermatitis
What is the fine for picking a hibiscus flower in South Carolina?
There isn't a fine as far as I know, at least not in Myrtle Beach.
How do I stop the birds from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
Cats and extermination are not solutions in this situation. I was thinking orange peels or coffee grinds? Help?
How do I stop the birds from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
how about bird netting?
Reply:Thank you to the other answers. They are creative. I am so chemically sensitive, I avoid them. We have seen the sparrows ripping up the plants. They probably don't eat them. They just are repaying me for feeding them seed. (No good deed goes unpunished). You should see how they bomb the car. Report It
Reply:Birds don't eat hibiscus leaves. It could be beetles, grass hoppers, or any number of other insects. Disyston is a good systemic insecticide, sold at nurseries, sprinkle around drip line and water in. Coffee grounds are good for the plant, but will not discourage anything from eating it.
Reply:This sounds strange and I personally have never tried it but I heard that putting an aluminum foil miniature pie pan towrds the sun reflects the light and scares the birds away. The pan must be attached with like a metal skewer or something similar, in order to hold the pie pan above the plants so the pan is not shaded. My future mother in law told me she did this to keep birds away from her raspberries. She said it was pretty effective even though it's not very aesthetic. Just pull the skewers out before company arrives.
How do I stop the birds from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
how about bird netting?
Reply:Thank you to the other answers. They are creative. I am so chemically sensitive, I avoid them. We have seen the sparrows ripping up the plants. They probably don't eat them. They just are repaying me for feeding them seed. (No good deed goes unpunished). You should see how they bomb the car. Report It
Reply:Birds don't eat hibiscus leaves. It could be beetles, grass hoppers, or any number of other insects. Disyston is a good systemic insecticide, sold at nurseries, sprinkle around drip line and water in. Coffee grounds are good for the plant, but will not discourage anything from eating it.
Reply:This sounds strange and I personally have never tried it but I heard that putting an aluminum foil miniature pie pan towrds the sun reflects the light and scares the birds away. The pan must be attached with like a metal skewer or something similar, in order to hold the pie pan above the plants so the pan is not shaded. My future mother in law told me she did this to keep birds away from her raspberries. She said it was pretty effective even though it's not very aesthetic. Just pull the skewers out before company arrives.
How do I stop the sparrows from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
At least I think it is sparrows...it could be pigeons or grackles. Help!
How do I stop the sparrows from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
Mmm... much like various animals and staying away from random scents or sounds... perhaps you could try some sort of topical agent that safe for your plant? For our peach tree I use soapy water... it keeps away the aphids, snails, slugs.. must keep applying though. But I did see in the Garden Center another spray to keep away birds.. something to do with the scent or taste that just drives them away. If you have a garden center or nursery nearby, I think it would be good to give them a call if not stop in and see what advice they have for ya. The staff are usually pretty knowledgeable and can guide you to the proper non-toxic products for your needs. (At least in my experience they have been.)
Good luck to you and your beautiful Hibiscus.
Take care,
miR :)
Reply:get a cat
Reply:Try putting a scarecrow nearby for a few days
Reply:Shoot them. You will not need a large caliber for sparrows. A .22 or pellet gun should suffice.
How do I stop the sparrows from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
Mmm... much like various animals and staying away from random scents or sounds... perhaps you could try some sort of topical agent that safe for your plant? For our peach tree I use soapy water... it keeps away the aphids, snails, slugs.. must keep applying though. But I did see in the Garden Center another spray to keep away birds.. something to do with the scent or taste that just drives them away. If you have a garden center or nursery nearby, I think it would be good to give them a call if not stop in and see what advice they have for ya. The staff are usually pretty knowledgeable and can guide you to the proper non-toxic products for your needs. (At least in my experience they have been.)
Good luck to you and your beautiful Hibiscus.
Take care,
miR :)
Reply:get a cat
Reply:Try putting a scarecrow nearby for a few days
Reply:Shoot them. You will not need a large caliber for sparrows. A .22 or pellet gun should suffice.
How do I winterize hibiscus trees?
I am new to gardening and planted hibiscus trees. I need to know how to winterize them. I live in Ontario
How do I winterize hibiscus trees?
There are two types, one is a tropical hibiscus and you will have
to bring it indoors.
The other is a perennial hibiscus and right after the first frost
cut it back even with the ground and sit a bale of hay on it until spring.
Reply:Bring it inside. Hibiscus are tropical plants and cannot survive the winter.
Reply:make sure to spray it with Insecticidial soap. You'll bring alot of bugs in if you dont!! I learnt the hard way. Spray in a garage or shed, put a garbage bag over it for 24 hrs then do again. Be sure to spray the soil too
deodorizers
How do I winterize hibiscus trees?
There are two types, one is a tropical hibiscus and you will have
to bring it indoors.
The other is a perennial hibiscus and right after the first frost
cut it back even with the ground and sit a bale of hay on it until spring.
Reply:Bring it inside. Hibiscus are tropical plants and cannot survive the winter.
Reply:make sure to spray it with Insecticidial soap. You'll bring alot of bugs in if you dont!! I learnt the hard way. Spray in a garage or shed, put a garbage bag over it for 24 hrs then do again. Be sure to spray the soil too
deodorizers
Why do the leaves on my hibiscus plants feel sticky?
I believe the plants may have a fungus or some kind of insect, but I'm not sure. The leaves are also starting to curl a little. Thanks
Why do the leaves on my hibiscus plants feel sticky?
You more than likely have an aphid or whitefly problem.. The stickiness is caused by the excrement of the insect after sucking the juices from the leaves.. Sometimes this coating will turn black with mold, which is called "sooty mold". You need to treat the plant with some sort of insecticide for aphids and whiteflies.Ortho makes such a product, which is available at any garden center. If you want to go organic, you can mix up a soap and water solution. Make sure you spray the top of the leaf surface as well as the undersides.. This should take care of the problem.. Good Luck!
Reply:Billy Ray is correct.
Just an added note about whiteflies. When you spray they fly off and then come back again. (It drove me crazy). I have found that if you tack a piece of neon bright yellow construction paper to a stake next to the plant, and put double sided clear tape on the surface, you will catch them.
Reply:My Plant went thru this same phase;
and it died.
Reply:Yes, indeed, your plant is likely suffering from an infestation of whitefly or aphids. Fill a plastic atomizer with warm water and then add a couple tablespoons of your dish detergent and gently mix. Take your hibiscus where you can thoroughly wet it, and clean each leaf, one by one, sprayer in one hand, the other rubbing both bottom and top of the leaves clean. Pay attention to the branches as well. If any leaves have dropped off, clean them out of the pot. Let your hibuscus drip dry. Now would also be a good time to give it a treat of bone meal and a good watering, enough that water flows out from the pot, so you know all roots have had a good soaking. Treat again a week later, to catch any recurring insects.
Have fun! Your plant will LUV this TLC!
Why do the leaves on my hibiscus plants feel sticky?
You more than likely have an aphid or whitefly problem.. The stickiness is caused by the excrement of the insect after sucking the juices from the leaves.. Sometimes this coating will turn black with mold, which is called "sooty mold". You need to treat the plant with some sort of insecticide for aphids and whiteflies.Ortho makes such a product, which is available at any garden center. If you want to go organic, you can mix up a soap and water solution. Make sure you spray the top of the leaf surface as well as the undersides.. This should take care of the problem.. Good Luck!
Reply:Billy Ray is correct.
Just an added note about whiteflies. When you spray they fly off and then come back again. (It drove me crazy). I have found that if you tack a piece of neon bright yellow construction paper to a stake next to the plant, and put double sided clear tape on the surface, you will catch them.
Reply:My Plant went thru this same phase;
and it died.
Reply:Yes, indeed, your plant is likely suffering from an infestation of whitefly or aphids. Fill a plastic atomizer with warm water and then add a couple tablespoons of your dish detergent and gently mix. Take your hibiscus where you can thoroughly wet it, and clean each leaf, one by one, sprayer in one hand, the other rubbing both bottom and top of the leaves clean. Pay attention to the branches as well. If any leaves have dropped off, clean them out of the pot. Let your hibuscus drip dry. Now would also be a good time to give it a treat of bone meal and a good watering, enough that water flows out from the pot, so you know all roots have had a good soaking. Treat again a week later, to catch any recurring insects.
Have fun! Your plant will LUV this TLC!
How do I divide a "hardy" hibiscus to start a new part(s) inside and leave the rest where it is?
i don't want to dig up the whole thing, but start new ones to grow inside over the winter.
How do I divide a "hardy" hibiscus to start a new part(s) inside and leave the rest where it is?
Take six inch cuttings from a non-bloomng stem, strip the leaves off the lower half, then stick in a mix of potting soil.
Keep it moist. If the cuttings wilt, cut off half of each leaf.
You can also dig and divide the hibiscus root ball in fall or early spring if it is large enough. This will not kill the plant but it will make it grow smaller.
Reply:Well, there are only three ways I know of to propagate the perennial hibiscus and that is either through cuttings, division of the roots or by starting new plants from seed. Personally, I've found division to be easiest. However, since you don't want to dig up your plant then you will need to propagate through cuttings or seed. To take a cutting you'll need to locate a stem from new growth. It should be about as thick as a pencil and about 6 inches long. Remove the lower leaves and dip the end into a rooting hormone(optional) and place the stem into a mixture of 3 parts sand and 1 part peat. In about 4-5 weeks you should start to see roots and then you can move them to a more permanent location.
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How do I divide a "hardy" hibiscus to start a new part(s) inside and leave the rest where it is?
Take six inch cuttings from a non-bloomng stem, strip the leaves off the lower half, then stick in a mix of potting soil.
Keep it moist. If the cuttings wilt, cut off half of each leaf.
You can also dig and divide the hibiscus root ball in fall or early spring if it is large enough. This will not kill the plant but it will make it grow smaller.
Reply:Well, there are only three ways I know of to propagate the perennial hibiscus and that is either through cuttings, division of the roots or by starting new plants from seed. Personally, I've found division to be easiest. However, since you don't want to dig up your plant then you will need to propagate through cuttings or seed. To take a cutting you'll need to locate a stem from new growth. It should be about as thick as a pencil and about 6 inches long. Remove the lower leaves and dip the end into a rooting hormone(optional) and place the stem into a mixture of 3 parts sand and 1 part peat. In about 4-5 weeks you should start to see roots and then you can move them to a more permanent location.
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Why are the leaves on my hibiscus turning yellow?
I bought a full grown hibicsus plant at the beginning of spring. It sits by my mailbox and gets almost full sun. It has done great the whole summer...beautiful endless blooms. Yesterday it was wilted a little so I watered it as normal. Today when I woke up almost a third of the leaves were yellow. Can anyone tell me what I did wrong;and how I can fix it before loosing the plant?
Why are the leaves on my hibiscus turning yellow?
Don't panic, yellow leaves on hibiscus are normal. They look like something is wrong, but they are usually just a warning, a call for help, and not a sign of impending death.
Hibiscus leaves turn yellow and drop from the plant due to stress. The stress can be of any type, and figuring out what kind of stress is the challenge for the gardener. We cannot tell you exactly what is wrong with the plant without knowing a lot more than you are likely to be able to tell us. YOU have to think about it, and when you are pretty sure you have determined the cause, then you can take action to relieve the stress on your hibiscus. This article is intended to help you figure it out what is wrong.
Stresses that can cause yellow leaves on hibiscus include:
1. Not Enough Water
In warm conditions hibiscus need a lot of water, even every day or more than once a day if it's really hot or windy. Self-watering pots can be an excellent way to avoid this type of stress. A watering system controlled by a timer is another way for gardens with large numbers of plants.
2. Too Much Water
Yes, hibiscus can also be given too much water when the weather is cool or overcast. Hibiscus like to be moist but not sopping wet and if they don't need the water due to cold or dark conditions then too much will stress the root system.
3. Too Hot
This is related to water but please take note on super hot summer days that hibiscus will need lots of water to keep all the big lush leaves well supplied. If they don't get enough they react by dropping leaves (that turn yellow first) so that they don't need as much water.
4. Too Cold
Hibiscus are tropical plants that thrive in the same temperatures that people like - 65 to 85F. Like us, they will survive, but they will not like temperatures down to freezing and up to 110F. If they get too cold or are placed in a cold drafty window, they can react with yellow leaves.
5. Too Much Direct Sunlight
Hibiscus like sunlight but just as most people like moderate amounts of it so do hibiscus. Too much sun places stress on hibiscus that are not used to it and they can react with yellow leaves or big white spots on leaves. The white spots are similar to sunburn on us. They won't kill the plant but will cause it to shed leaves.
6. Too Little Sunlight
Light is the source of life for plants such as hibiscus. If they do not get enough to support all the big lush leaves they will drop some of their leaves (which turn yellow first) so that they don't need to support so many. However, that means that there is less green chlorophyll left to support the needs of the rest of the plant so it may continue to decline until there are only a few leaves left on the plant.
7. Insects, Particularly Spider Mites
Spider mites are tiny spiders that look like little crabs under magnification. Usually you cannot see spider mites with the naked eye but do they ever leave a mark on hibiscus leaves! First you may see mottling of the leaves which begin to look dirty and then tired. The underside of leaves will show marks made when the mites suck the juices from the leaves. As the infestation gets worse you will see small spider webs under the leaves and at the top of stems. Leaves will yellow and fall off the plant and the entire plant will look stressed. If left untreated, spider mites can cause every leaf on the plant to fall. It takes hibiscus weeks to recover from a bad spider mite infestation so it is best to take action as soon as the signs are present. This can involve washing the entire plant in water or better yet, in water with horticultural oil and soap, such as our Clean Leaf Spray.
8. Too Windy
Most of us do not realize the stress that wind places on plants. Wind dries them out and the result is yellow leaves.
9. Improper Nutrition or pH
This is a different category and the yellow is a different yellow. The leaves will remain partly green and partly yellow when there is a nutrition problem. Leaves almost always fall off the plant after turning solid yellow. If they do not turn completely yellow nor fall off then it is likely that the problem is a lack of essential nutrients. This can be due to no fertilizer applied or due to a pH level of the soil that is too high or too low. The leaves do not turn a bright yellow all over if this is the case nor do they drop off. Such problems can be corrected by using fertilizer and/or amending the soil with substances that will neutralize the pH. Consult a nursery professional at a local garden center if this is the case.
10. Pesticide Use
This is not a common problem but overuse of pesticide or using the wrong pesticide or too strong a pesticide or spraying in the hot sun of mid day can also cause leaf problems. If you have applied pesticide recently this may be the problem but if you used the same type at the same strength and done so in morning or evening then it is most likely one of the other stress problems above.
Once you have reviewed all the possible problems and decided on a likely source of the stress the cure is to remove the stress. Sometimes it is already done, as when you have watered thoroughly after neglecting to do so during a heat wave. There is no saving the yellow leaves that WILL fall off but the good news is that hibiscus will quickly grow back new green leaves when the stress is removed. Sometimes it becomes necessary to prune back a stem that has lost all of its leaves except for a few at the top. Pruning causes a cascade of plant growth hormones to enter the bare stem and stimulates new growth on the remaining part of the stem after pruning. This is a final solution if all else fails but it is best to remove the cause of stress first and to feed and water the plant well since that may be all it will take to get new growth on your hibiscus.
Reply:You didn't say where you live - so I may not have all the info you need. I live where hibiscus grow outside all year long. It is not uncommon for them to drop some leaves this time of the year. Also hibiscus can drop leaves just because they feel like it. But it does sound like you may have let it dry out a little to much. But it may only to short term. If you live where its cold in the winter, I am not sure of the winter treatment.
Reply:THEY NEED ALOT OF WATER. I LIKE TO PUT THEM NEAR A SPOT WHERE WATER MIGHT SIT AFTER IT RAINS. I WOULD ALSO CHECK THE LEAVES FOR SOME KIND OF INSECT. SOME INSECTS ONLY SHOW UP AFTER DARK. SO, CHECK DURING THE DAY AND NIGHT.
Reply:Are you feeding the plant? MIracle grow can help here. Are you over watering or underwatering the plant. The soil should be damp, not wet or dry.
Reply:You may be like me....... I over water or underwater; seems I just can't get it right. So, I am ordering a 12" "soil probe." When you insert it into the soil, then twist it, gently withdraw it and then check to see if there is any soil on the stem thingy, that lets you know if it needs to be watered or not. This "soil probe" does not require a battery. You can go to http://soilsleuth.com/soil_sleuth.html to order one for $7.75. There is also a phone number if needed. Mine will be here in four days. The probe can be used in your flower beds or in house plants. I think everyone should have one of those gadgets; whether you have a green thumb or not.
Reply:If it wilts, the leaves that it doesn't need die. Keep it moist and give it some plant food.
Reply:'tis time for us to say goodbye to our hibiscus. It happens every fall as the nights turn cool. I'll be cutting all of mine down to the soil line the next day or so. I sure hate to see summer go, don't you all?
Why are the leaves on my hibiscus turning yellow?
Don't panic, yellow leaves on hibiscus are normal. They look like something is wrong, but they are usually just a warning, a call for help, and not a sign of impending death.
Hibiscus leaves turn yellow and drop from the plant due to stress. The stress can be of any type, and figuring out what kind of stress is the challenge for the gardener. We cannot tell you exactly what is wrong with the plant without knowing a lot more than you are likely to be able to tell us. YOU have to think about it, and when you are pretty sure you have determined the cause, then you can take action to relieve the stress on your hibiscus. This article is intended to help you figure it out what is wrong.
Stresses that can cause yellow leaves on hibiscus include:
1. Not Enough Water
In warm conditions hibiscus need a lot of water, even every day or more than once a day if it's really hot or windy. Self-watering pots can be an excellent way to avoid this type of stress. A watering system controlled by a timer is another way for gardens with large numbers of plants.
2. Too Much Water
Yes, hibiscus can also be given too much water when the weather is cool or overcast. Hibiscus like to be moist but not sopping wet and if they don't need the water due to cold or dark conditions then too much will stress the root system.
3. Too Hot
This is related to water but please take note on super hot summer days that hibiscus will need lots of water to keep all the big lush leaves well supplied. If they don't get enough they react by dropping leaves (that turn yellow first) so that they don't need as much water.
4. Too Cold
Hibiscus are tropical plants that thrive in the same temperatures that people like - 65 to 85F. Like us, they will survive, but they will not like temperatures down to freezing and up to 110F. If they get too cold or are placed in a cold drafty window, they can react with yellow leaves.
5. Too Much Direct Sunlight
Hibiscus like sunlight but just as most people like moderate amounts of it so do hibiscus. Too much sun places stress on hibiscus that are not used to it and they can react with yellow leaves or big white spots on leaves. The white spots are similar to sunburn on us. They won't kill the plant but will cause it to shed leaves.
6. Too Little Sunlight
Light is the source of life for plants such as hibiscus. If they do not get enough to support all the big lush leaves they will drop some of their leaves (which turn yellow first) so that they don't need to support so many. However, that means that there is less green chlorophyll left to support the needs of the rest of the plant so it may continue to decline until there are only a few leaves left on the plant.
7. Insects, Particularly Spider Mites
Spider mites are tiny spiders that look like little crabs under magnification. Usually you cannot see spider mites with the naked eye but do they ever leave a mark on hibiscus leaves! First you may see mottling of the leaves which begin to look dirty and then tired. The underside of leaves will show marks made when the mites suck the juices from the leaves. As the infestation gets worse you will see small spider webs under the leaves and at the top of stems. Leaves will yellow and fall off the plant and the entire plant will look stressed. If left untreated, spider mites can cause every leaf on the plant to fall. It takes hibiscus weeks to recover from a bad spider mite infestation so it is best to take action as soon as the signs are present. This can involve washing the entire plant in water or better yet, in water with horticultural oil and soap, such as our Clean Leaf Spray.
8. Too Windy
Most of us do not realize the stress that wind places on plants. Wind dries them out and the result is yellow leaves.
9. Improper Nutrition or pH
This is a different category and the yellow is a different yellow. The leaves will remain partly green and partly yellow when there is a nutrition problem. Leaves almost always fall off the plant after turning solid yellow. If they do not turn completely yellow nor fall off then it is likely that the problem is a lack of essential nutrients. This can be due to no fertilizer applied or due to a pH level of the soil that is too high or too low. The leaves do not turn a bright yellow all over if this is the case nor do they drop off. Such problems can be corrected by using fertilizer and/or amending the soil with substances that will neutralize the pH. Consult a nursery professional at a local garden center if this is the case.
10. Pesticide Use
This is not a common problem but overuse of pesticide or using the wrong pesticide or too strong a pesticide or spraying in the hot sun of mid day can also cause leaf problems. If you have applied pesticide recently this may be the problem but if you used the same type at the same strength and done so in morning or evening then it is most likely one of the other stress problems above.
Once you have reviewed all the possible problems and decided on a likely source of the stress the cure is to remove the stress. Sometimes it is already done, as when you have watered thoroughly after neglecting to do so during a heat wave. There is no saving the yellow leaves that WILL fall off but the good news is that hibiscus will quickly grow back new green leaves when the stress is removed. Sometimes it becomes necessary to prune back a stem that has lost all of its leaves except for a few at the top. Pruning causes a cascade of plant growth hormones to enter the bare stem and stimulates new growth on the remaining part of the stem after pruning. This is a final solution if all else fails but it is best to remove the cause of stress first and to feed and water the plant well since that may be all it will take to get new growth on your hibiscus.
Reply:You didn't say where you live - so I may not have all the info you need. I live where hibiscus grow outside all year long. It is not uncommon for them to drop some leaves this time of the year. Also hibiscus can drop leaves just because they feel like it. But it does sound like you may have let it dry out a little to much. But it may only to short term. If you live where its cold in the winter, I am not sure of the winter treatment.
Reply:THEY NEED ALOT OF WATER. I LIKE TO PUT THEM NEAR A SPOT WHERE WATER MIGHT SIT AFTER IT RAINS. I WOULD ALSO CHECK THE LEAVES FOR SOME KIND OF INSECT. SOME INSECTS ONLY SHOW UP AFTER DARK. SO, CHECK DURING THE DAY AND NIGHT.
Reply:Are you feeding the plant? MIracle grow can help here. Are you over watering or underwatering the plant. The soil should be damp, not wet or dry.
Reply:You may be like me....... I over water or underwater; seems I just can't get it right. So, I am ordering a 12" "soil probe." When you insert it into the soil, then twist it, gently withdraw it and then check to see if there is any soil on the stem thingy, that lets you know if it needs to be watered or not. This "soil probe" does not require a battery. You can go to http://soilsleuth.com/soil_sleuth.html to order one for $7.75. There is also a phone number if needed. Mine will be here in four days. The probe can be used in your flower beds or in house plants. I think everyone should have one of those gadgets; whether you have a green thumb or not.
Reply:If it wilts, the leaves that it doesn't need die. Keep it moist and give it some plant food.
Reply:'tis time for us to say goodbye to our hibiscus. It happens every fall as the nights turn cool. I'll be cutting all of mine down to the soil line the next day or so. I sure hate to see summer go, don't you all?
How do you spiral a hibiscus tree trunk?
It is a regular Hibbiscus. I have bought one before. All i know is that there is a stake in the middle of the plant........I just dont know how do get the trunk around it. I can use all the help I can get. Thank you!
How do you spiral a hibiscus tree trunk?
Buy a Hibiscus tree since it is easier. Then you can enjoy both since they are beautiful!
Reply:They train it when it's young. Sort of like Chinese Foot-binding. Only different.
Reply:More than one plant in the pot and the trunk is trained. Buy one already done, it will save you years.
How do you spiral a hibiscus tree trunk?
Buy a Hibiscus tree since it is easier. Then you can enjoy both since they are beautiful!
Reply:They train it when it's young. Sort of like Chinese Foot-binding. Only different.
Reply:More than one plant in the pot and the trunk is trained. Buy one already done, it will save you years.
I have a hibiscus under the eve of the house. It has gotten very leggy.?
I live in Central Florida. The Hibiscus has just gone crazy this growing season. I need to know if I can trim it back without doing harm to the plant. I know I will not get as many flowers but I am willing to make this sacrifice.
I have a hibiscus under the eve of the house. It has gotten very leggy.?
If you want your hibiscus to thrive and get a lot of flowers on it, you HAVE TO prune the leggy growth back hard to the second or third set of leaves from the trunk. New branches will grow from the stubs and get flowers.
If you just leave it, he longer the leggy growth gets, the fewer flowers you will have.
Reply:Is it trying to reach more sun? Why not move it rather than trimming it back.
Reply:If you trim it back, you will have MORE flowers, not fewer.
Reply:Go ahead and trim the plant. You will find that you'll get numerous new shoots below the cut, resulting in many more (but, possibly smaller) flowers, and will generally help the health of the plant.
I'm wondering, too, if it needs to be moved away from the eves a bit.
I have a hibiscus under the eve of the house. It has gotten very leggy.?
If you want your hibiscus to thrive and get a lot of flowers on it, you HAVE TO prune the leggy growth back hard to the second or third set of leaves from the trunk. New branches will grow from the stubs and get flowers.
If you just leave it, he longer the leggy growth gets, the fewer flowers you will have.
Reply:Is it trying to reach more sun? Why not move it rather than trimming it back.
Reply:If you trim it back, you will have MORE flowers, not fewer.
Reply:Go ahead and trim the plant. You will find that you'll get numerous new shoots below the cut, resulting in many more (but, possibly smaller) flowers, and will generally help the health of the plant.
I'm wondering, too, if it needs to be moved away from the eves a bit.
When should you trim a hibiscus plant?
My plant is growing too tall for the location. I was always told not to trim blooming plants before the first cold front, but this one is just too tall. If I do trim it now, will I cause it to die?
When should you trim a hibiscus plant?
the best time to trim is during the growing season -late spring or early summer.
Reply:Trim hibiscus lightly as winter approaches
Neil Sperry
GARDENER'S MAILBAG
Dear Neil: I am growing hardy hibiscus for the first time. I notice that the plants look like they have frozen. Is that normal? Is there anything I should do for them over the next couple of months?
A: Trim off all the dead tissues. That’s exactly the way they operate. They will send up new shoots next season, and each of those will be topped with the huge, showy flowers. Hardy hibiscus die to the ground every fall. In fact, the plants can get rather tacky by early fall. You may want to trim them lightly as they start to lose leaves, then back to within 3 or 4 inches of the soil line by the time of the first hard freeze. Leave the stem stubble in place to alert you not to dig where they’re growing. They will be very late in sending up their new shoots in the spring, so don’t be alarmed.
Reply:I live in Florida and mine grows and blooms all year long...
Perhaps you could "lightly" trim only the intrusive branches. Once it has dropped all its leaves, you COULD trim it back and shape it.
Reply:Pruning is used to shape future growth, invigorate old plants, manage plant size and get rid of diseased and dead wood. While the tropical hibiscus can be pruned any time, probably the ideal is the earliest where the resulting tender new growth will be safe from cold damage*. For shaping purposes, some growers will prune the longest third of the branches and return in 4 to 6 weeks and prune the next longest third. Only sharp, clean shears should be used. A clean cut should be just above and angled down and away from an "eye" or node. (A node is the junction of a leaf and the stem. There is a small bud in this junction that is activated after pruning.) Cutting above outward pointing "eyes" will encourage growth in that direction. The new growth resulting from pruning invigorates the plant and will provide a source for many new blooms.
Another pruning idea... To keep getting blooms, think of your plant as having three sides. Prune one side at a time so that the other two sides can still produce blooms. Return in 4 to 6 weeks and prune the next side and so on.
*Temperatures of 35 to 40F can sometimes cause injury to tender new growth. Temperatures that are just below freezing for several hours can cause severe damage. The longer these tropical plants have to endure these temperatures, the greater the risk. Trapping ground heat by covering the plants can prevent damage. Using low nitrogen fertilizers as fall approaches helps to make them a little more resistant to the cold.
Reply:If it's a perennial hibiscus, you can go ahead and take it down. It's NOT going to hurt it! Obviously you won't be getting any more flowers..but you can also just take it down where the next bunch of buds are...where I live the hibiscus are done flowering for the most part. Come winter when it turns brown, chop the stalks all the way to the ground. Then, maybe you should consider transplanting it to a spot where it has no limits on it's growth.
Good luck
safety shoes
When should you trim a hibiscus plant?
the best time to trim is during the growing season -late spring or early summer.
Reply:Trim hibiscus lightly as winter approaches
Neil Sperry
GARDENER'S MAILBAG
Dear Neil: I am growing hardy hibiscus for the first time. I notice that the plants look like they have frozen. Is that normal? Is there anything I should do for them over the next couple of months?
A: Trim off all the dead tissues. That’s exactly the way they operate. They will send up new shoots next season, and each of those will be topped with the huge, showy flowers. Hardy hibiscus die to the ground every fall. In fact, the plants can get rather tacky by early fall. You may want to trim them lightly as they start to lose leaves, then back to within 3 or 4 inches of the soil line by the time of the first hard freeze. Leave the stem stubble in place to alert you not to dig where they’re growing. They will be very late in sending up their new shoots in the spring, so don’t be alarmed.
Reply:I live in Florida and mine grows and blooms all year long...
Perhaps you could "lightly" trim only the intrusive branches. Once it has dropped all its leaves, you COULD trim it back and shape it.
Reply:Pruning is used to shape future growth, invigorate old plants, manage plant size and get rid of diseased and dead wood. While the tropical hibiscus can be pruned any time, probably the ideal is the earliest where the resulting tender new growth will be safe from cold damage*. For shaping purposes, some growers will prune the longest third of the branches and return in 4 to 6 weeks and prune the next longest third. Only sharp, clean shears should be used. A clean cut should be just above and angled down and away from an "eye" or node. (A node is the junction of a leaf and the stem. There is a small bud in this junction that is activated after pruning.) Cutting above outward pointing "eyes" will encourage growth in that direction. The new growth resulting from pruning invigorates the plant and will provide a source for many new blooms.
Another pruning idea... To keep getting blooms, think of your plant as having three sides. Prune one side at a time so that the other two sides can still produce blooms. Return in 4 to 6 weeks and prune the next side and so on.
*Temperatures of 35 to 40F can sometimes cause injury to tender new growth. Temperatures that are just below freezing for several hours can cause severe damage. The longer these tropical plants have to endure these temperatures, the greater the risk. Trapping ground heat by covering the plants can prevent damage. Using low nitrogen fertilizers as fall approaches helps to make them a little more resistant to the cold.
Reply:If it's a perennial hibiscus, you can go ahead and take it down. It's NOT going to hurt it! Obviously you won't be getting any more flowers..but you can also just take it down where the next bunch of buds are...where I live the hibiscus are done flowering for the most part. Come winter when it turns brown, chop the stalks all the way to the ground. Then, maybe you should consider transplanting it to a spot where it has no limits on it's growth.
Good luck
safety shoes
How do you propegate an indoor Hibiscus?
I have a giant hibiscus that I keep indoors (zone 4) and I would like to propegate some cuttings. It came from my brother's funeral 15 years ago and I don't want to kill it, but it needs a serious pruning.
If you have any ideas I would really appreciate it because this plant has a lot of sentimental value to me.
How do you propegate an indoor Hibiscus?
You can take another pot set it next to your plant pull a branch down cover it with the soil. Make sure you weight the plant down in the second pot do not cut the plant off wait about 6 to 12 weeks if it has roots then you can take the rooted cutting and transplant it.
If you have any ideas I would really appreciate it because this plant has a lot of sentimental value to me.
How do you propegate an indoor Hibiscus?
You can take another pot set it next to your plant pull a branch down cover it with the soil. Make sure you weight the plant down in the second pot do not cut the plant off wait about 6 to 12 weeks if it has roots then you can take the rooted cutting and transplant it.
What is the best kind of fertilizer to use for hibiscus?
I've had some for years and never fertilized them. Anyone know? Someone told me a fertilizer like that used for azaeleas, camillias, that is on for plants that like more acid soils.
What is the best kind of fertilizer to use for hibiscus?
Hibiscus require regular feedings every week during the months of March thru October, which is when they growth the most. Fertilize lightly once a week during this period and once a month beginning in November thru February.
Choose a fertilizer with a low phosphorous value, such as a 20-5-20 (20% Nitrogen + 5% Phosphorous + 20%Potassium) or something like a 7-2-7. I've been told that too much phosphorous produces lots of leaves but few flowers. Hibiscus also need trace elements, especially iron, copper, boron and magnesium. The pH of the planting mix should be between 6.0 to 6.8 (slightly acid).
Never fertilize dried out plants or you could possibly damage the roots. Try rehydrating the soil by putting the pot in a bucket with a few inches of water and then add a few drops of dish soap to break water tension--this will allow the water to better penetrate the dried out soil. Leave pot for 30 minutes in bucket then return to planter. When the soil is once again moist through you may fertilize.
As you may already know, hibiscus prefers humidity so you might have to mist your plants with a hand-held spray bottle.
Hope this answered your question. Good luck and happy growing!
Reply:yep.. Miracid is a good choice.
Reply:I have a beautiful hibiscus that I use miracle grow on once a month. I dilute it with water in an old milk jug and water my hibiscus. . .
What is the best kind of fertilizer to use for hibiscus?
Hibiscus require regular feedings every week during the months of March thru October, which is when they growth the most. Fertilize lightly once a week during this period and once a month beginning in November thru February.
Choose a fertilizer with a low phosphorous value, such as a 20-5-20 (20% Nitrogen + 5% Phosphorous + 20%Potassium) or something like a 7-2-7. I've been told that too much phosphorous produces lots of leaves but few flowers. Hibiscus also need trace elements, especially iron, copper, boron and magnesium. The pH of the planting mix should be between 6.0 to 6.8 (slightly acid).
Never fertilize dried out plants or you could possibly damage the roots. Try rehydrating the soil by putting the pot in a bucket with a few inches of water and then add a few drops of dish soap to break water tension--this will allow the water to better penetrate the dried out soil. Leave pot for 30 minutes in bucket then return to planter. When the soil is once again moist through you may fertilize.
As you may already know, hibiscus prefers humidity so you might have to mist your plants with a hand-held spray bottle.
Hope this answered your question. Good luck and happy growing!
Reply:yep.. Miracid is a good choice.
Reply:I have a beautiful hibiscus that I use miracle grow on once a month. I dilute it with water in an old milk jug and water my hibiscus. . .
Wondering if someone can solve this problem my brother and i are having in with hibiscus plants?
I have 8 rose of sharon trees planted in the grown been there for years and bloom late summer beauty flowers that look like hibiscus flowers. I have been told that my rose of sharon bushes are called hibiscus. I also have 2 hibiscus bushes in planters on my porch they have darker green leaves shiny and beauty flowers also as a hibiscus has. I know that these bushes are tropical and have to be pulled inside early fall. My problem is my brother disagrees with me that the ones planted in the yard are hibiscuses like i was told. I looked it up and Im trying to figure it out and I think the rose of sharon trees are from the same family of the hibiscus and there not tropical. He has the same ones I do I told him there rose of sharon hibiscus and are not the tropical kind he also has the darker green leaf ones in pots and brings those in and also the rose of sharon ones that he says are not and brings them all inside...he says they all will die if you dont ....i dont agree with him
Wondering if someone can solve this problem my brother and i are having in with hibiscus plants?
Rose of Sharon is indeed a Hibiscus, hibiscus syriacus. They are deciduous and tolerate alot colder climates than the evergreen tropical types (hibiscus rosa-sinensis) these will only grow in zones 9-11 whereas the syriacus will tolerate zones 5-9. Mine take temperatures down to 20 deg F no problems. Hope this solves your argument.
Reply:Everybody is right, except the hardy kind needs no mulch. Mine is 5 years old, 8' tall, and has 25 stalks. It's never been mulched. I'm in NW OH, and the weather is really cold.
Reply:Rose of Sharon are hearty and can stay out side, they are also in the hibiscus family. There are Hibiscus that can be left outside as well and they must be cut back and mulched with at least 12 inches of mulch every year, the tropical ones you must bring in for the winter....the ones that can be left outsided should have been labeled as hardy hibiscus when they were purchased.
Reply:They are part of the same family. Rose of sharon stays outside and comes back every year. Some hibiscus, like the hardy variety can stay outdoors too. It's the tropical variety that comes inside.
Reply:You are right! The hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) is also known by the names Althea and Rose of Sharon. The tropical one (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) would only thrive unprotected in Florida, Hawaii, somewhere like that. You got the key ID right on-the shiny leaves of the tropical one! Hurray, you win!
Wondering if someone can solve this problem my brother and i are having in with hibiscus plants?
Rose of Sharon is indeed a Hibiscus, hibiscus syriacus. They are deciduous and tolerate alot colder climates than the evergreen tropical types (hibiscus rosa-sinensis) these will only grow in zones 9-11 whereas the syriacus will tolerate zones 5-9. Mine take temperatures down to 20 deg F no problems. Hope this solves your argument.
Reply:Everybody is right, except the hardy kind needs no mulch. Mine is 5 years old, 8' tall, and has 25 stalks. It's never been mulched. I'm in NW OH, and the weather is really cold.
Reply:Rose of Sharon are hearty and can stay out side, they are also in the hibiscus family. There are Hibiscus that can be left outside as well and they must be cut back and mulched with at least 12 inches of mulch every year, the tropical ones you must bring in for the winter....the ones that can be left outsided should have been labeled as hardy hibiscus when they were purchased.
Reply:They are part of the same family. Rose of sharon stays outside and comes back every year. Some hibiscus, like the hardy variety can stay outdoors too. It's the tropical variety that comes inside.
Reply:You are right! The hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) is also known by the names Althea and Rose of Sharon. The tropical one (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) would only thrive unprotected in Florida, Hawaii, somewhere like that. You got the key ID right on-the shiny leaves of the tropical one! Hurray, you win!
How can I keep my hibiscus plant from dying?
Bought a hibicus plant at the store.... its dying but theres plenty of sun and Ive watered it *sigh* what am I doing wrong?
How can I keep my hibiscus plant from dying?
Is it still in the original pot that you bought it in? If so, it is probably root bound( good sign is that the water seems to run right thru the pot when you are watering it) if it's root bound then it needs to be transplanted into a larger pot or in the ground-so the roots have room to spread and absorb nutrients. The kind of hibiscus you purchased is an annual and will only live for the season unless you do put it in a pot and attempt to bring it indoors in the fall. Hibiscus love full sun, make sure to dead head the old blooms (they only bloom for one day) and check to see if it needs water, daily; fertilize according to maufactuer's directions and your plant should thrive all summer.
Reply:hibiscus have a few strange ubt simply cured problems. For one, they do not like alkalai water--I live in Socal and the water is alkalai--so I give them bottled or filtered water. If you think this is the problem, flush the salts out of the pot or area by flooding.Secondly, all hibiscus will get aphids. A strong spray bath will help, as will insecticidal soap.They look like tiny black or white specks on the leaves, esp. new ones. Thirdly, many get a fungus in the soil which, oddly enough, can be cured with a bleach solution--I think it's about 10% bleach that will do it. Post another question with the symptoms and we'll find out.
Reply:This "lukewarm water" business is unfounded and silly. Hibiscus LOVES full sun.
You're probably overwatering it. Symptoms of OVERwatering look the same as UNDERwatering.
Reply:Hibiscus don't need much sun. Move him away from the window and find a shady place. Be sure you water Hibiscus. DO NOT FEED WITH ACIDIC WATER. Lukewarm water is best for all plants.
Reply:try an acidic plant food
Park Hotel Ahrensburg
How can I keep my hibiscus plant from dying?
Is it still in the original pot that you bought it in? If so, it is probably root bound( good sign is that the water seems to run right thru the pot when you are watering it) if it's root bound then it needs to be transplanted into a larger pot or in the ground-so the roots have room to spread and absorb nutrients. The kind of hibiscus you purchased is an annual and will only live for the season unless you do put it in a pot and attempt to bring it indoors in the fall. Hibiscus love full sun, make sure to dead head the old blooms (they only bloom for one day) and check to see if it needs water, daily; fertilize according to maufactuer's directions and your plant should thrive all summer.
Reply:hibiscus have a few strange ubt simply cured problems. For one, they do not like alkalai water--I live in Socal and the water is alkalai--so I give them bottled or filtered water. If you think this is the problem, flush the salts out of the pot or area by flooding.Secondly, all hibiscus will get aphids. A strong spray bath will help, as will insecticidal soap.They look like tiny black or white specks on the leaves, esp. new ones. Thirdly, many get a fungus in the soil which, oddly enough, can be cured with a bleach solution--I think it's about 10% bleach that will do it. Post another question with the symptoms and we'll find out.
Reply:This "lukewarm water" business is unfounded and silly. Hibiscus LOVES full sun.
You're probably overwatering it. Symptoms of OVERwatering look the same as UNDERwatering.
Reply:Hibiscus don't need much sun. Move him away from the window and find a shady place. Be sure you water Hibiscus. DO NOT FEED WITH ACIDIC WATER. Lukewarm water is best for all plants.
Reply:try an acidic plant food
Park Hotel Ahrensburg
How fast do Azaleas and Hibiscus bushes grow?
I got flowering bushes for Mom's day and I'm curious how fast they grow. We live in Northern IL. Both bushes are hardy to -30 degrees F.
Azalea, now about 2 1/2' tall will mature to 7' tall 5' wide.
Hibiscus, now 2' tall, will mature to 6' tall and 8' wide.
Will Hibiscus only bloom in spring?
How fast do Azaleas and Hibiscus bushes grow?
You will find that azaleas are slow to moderate slow growers in northern IL. Hardy Hibiscus or Rose of Sharon is a medium rate grower. It blooms in late July/early August into Sept. Rose Mallow or perennial, herbaceous Hibiscus also blooms July-Sept.
Azalea, now about 2 1/2' tall will mature to 7' tall 5' wide.
Hibiscus, now 2' tall, will mature to 6' tall and 8' wide.
Will Hibiscus only bloom in spring?
How fast do Azaleas and Hibiscus bushes grow?
You will find that azaleas are slow to moderate slow growers in northern IL. Hardy Hibiscus or Rose of Sharon is a medium rate grower. It blooms in late July/early August into Sept. Rose Mallow or perennial, herbaceous Hibiscus also blooms July-Sept.
Hibiscus plant when does it bloom and what does it need for care?
i planted one last season, is it time for it to bloom? i live in gary, ind....are my temperatures in this area good for this plant?
Hibiscus plant when does it bloom and what does it need for care?
Hibiscus plants ususally don't flower until mid to late summer. Since they are more tropical plants, they like the warmer weather. If it is a perennial hibiscus and is one for your zone, then it should be ok. Give it until atleast June for it to bloom, if it hasn't then it's probably dead. Usually, if it's not a perennial, it needs to be brought in during the cold winter months. I found that out the hard way when I had one planted in a pot and just covered it instead of bringing it in over the winter(I live in Northern Wisconsin). I waited until June or so and it never came back. All I had was some brown sticks in a pot.
As for care of it, just make sure its waterd well, but just don't over water it. Once the flowers die, just dead head them(picking off the dead flowers). The flowers will only last 2 days or so but will continue to bloom throughout the summer and into fall. Picking off the dead flowers will help the new flowers bloom and become bigger. Hibiscus flowers over time can get quite large but are pretty to see.
Reply:If you are talking about the Hibiscus shrub that is often referred to as Rose of Sharon, it does well in my zone 4 garden.
It is the last shrub to develop leaves and often looks dead at the beginning of the season sometimes into late June, but the beautiful fall flowers are worth it.
I have added it to a shrub border where the bareness of the branches are hidden by other plants.
Hibiscus plant when does it bloom and what does it need for care?
Hibiscus plants ususally don't flower until mid to late summer. Since they are more tropical plants, they like the warmer weather. If it is a perennial hibiscus and is one for your zone, then it should be ok. Give it until atleast June for it to bloom, if it hasn't then it's probably dead. Usually, if it's not a perennial, it needs to be brought in during the cold winter months. I found that out the hard way when I had one planted in a pot and just covered it instead of bringing it in over the winter(I live in Northern Wisconsin). I waited until June or so and it never came back. All I had was some brown sticks in a pot.
As for care of it, just make sure its waterd well, but just don't over water it. Once the flowers die, just dead head them(picking off the dead flowers). The flowers will only last 2 days or so but will continue to bloom throughout the summer and into fall. Picking off the dead flowers will help the new flowers bloom and become bigger. Hibiscus flowers over time can get quite large but are pretty to see.
Reply:If you are talking about the Hibiscus shrub that is often referred to as Rose of Sharon, it does well in my zone 4 garden.
It is the last shrub to develop leaves and often looks dead at the beginning of the season sometimes into late June, but the beautiful fall flowers are worth it.
I have added it to a shrub border where the bareness of the branches are hidden by other plants.
What are the little black specks on my new Hibiscus house tree?
Had the tree 1 1/2 days. Had 5 blooms yesterday, tonight I saw lots of small black specks on the flowers that I think may be some kind of bug that I need to treat. With what?
What are the little black specks on my new Hibiscus house tree?
Try dish soap diluted in water and spray it on the plant.
What are the little black specks on my new Hibiscus house tree?
Try dish soap diluted in water and spray it on the plant.
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